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I love reading and seeing the images of Fashion Week and I like to translate them into a Fall color forecast… from this Seattle interior designer’s perspective. Our Seattle weather, sadly, is often sunless… so I like to imagine that color adds some ‘sunlight’ to our interiors. So the colors below offer ideas for accessories like throws, pillows, an ottoman or rug. Perhaps a lone or pair of chairs for some pop in your home.  All colors are from Benjamin Moore.

My favorite Fall Fashion colors from Benjamin Moore

Vintage Wine -A warm, coffee-like color is perfect for Seattle

Wasabi – A crisp accent color

August Morning – Add a touch of sunshine all year long

Deep Ocean – Appealing and vibrant blue-green

Hawthorne Yellow – More sun to warm up a room

Merlot Red – Perfect for WA wine lovers

Etruscan – A warm, useful neutral for a cozy interior

Deep Caviar – Lush, rich brown for anchor pieces and wood accents

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Paint color is the framework that expresses your personality and enhances your treasures. Set a mood, feel comfortable in your home- savor the sense of harmony and balance. Colors flow subtly through the rooms like a well-blended Mojito. Schedule your Fall Fashion Analysis to add color in your home.  206.973.3743

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Even the best packaging combined with warning labels-wasn’t enough to avert a disaster. Freight handling left the custom chandelier in pieces.

Handle with Care

For my Seattle design clients and Mercer Island residents, I designed a custom glass chandelier. Working with Savoy Studios in Portland I was excited to know it was arriving last Friday. But without proper handling, excellent packaging and labels,  a design disaster can occur.

Nearly two weeks ago, Marcus from the factory sent me an image of the completed chandelier before he began the process of packing. You can see how the kiln-formed, rectangular chandelier is a stunner. The dimensions are 39″ x12″ x13″ high.

Faith Sheridan designs custom chandelier with Savoy Studios

The good news – the frame for the electrical is solid and can be used again.. just the lovely glass suffered the damage. Work began today to replace the glass and hopefully the chandelier will be on its way in a few days.

So what happens in this instance? The shipping company (to remain anonymous) is insured and will pay Savoy Studios for the damage incurred to the chandelier.  Yes, my design aficionados, designers have damage frequently. Sometimes it’s a packing issue but most often, it’s a handling one. We work with reliable companies so that our clients are served and receive a replacement (like the chandelier) as quickly as possible.

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, it’s all about you. You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design.  Call us today! 206.973.3743

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Success in school and at work matters.  And ‘back to school’ is the big news theme.  Most parents are dedicated to their kids success in school since it influences their entire future. But, if you’re not a parent, and you’re the household king or queen, or you work from home either full or part-time, creating a great study or productive work area is key. So this Seattle interior designer has some tips for you.

Modular Office West Elm

1.  Desk with storage and shelves I like this open shelved area for the opportunity to be both a student homework area or a home office one. Everything is in easy reach plus it’s cheerful.

2.  Task lighting on the desk or a clamp light on the shelf will add illumination.

Cleverly designed cord management

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, we’re scheduling appointments for  fall projects.  If you’re thinking about a remodel or facelift this is the perfect time to get started so we can finish before the holidays. Email me at design@faithsheridan.com or call me at 206.973.3743 by September 6th and when we agree to go forward, you’ll receive a $150.00 gift certificate.

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My neighbor goes to Bali every year so I imagine a visit too. I pretend to be looking at the sand and water and sitting under a thatched umbrella sipping a tropical beverage. Not this year! But this Seattle interior designer found a source for an outdoor thatched umbrella and now elements of a Balinese patio are possible in Seattle. Your own South Pacific getaway.

Capturing the essence of Bali with a thatched umbrella

Enter Amazulu! The story behind the company begins with Claire Evans.

“In 2002, Claire opened amaZulu, Inc. to pursue her dream to develop a natural architectural company that would introduce and develop new innovations and sustain higher service standards in the industry. The combination proved prudent and amaZulu secured accounts with Disney, Sea World, and Outback Steak House, soon thereafter.”

 Unique outdoor spaces are a trademark of Faith Sheridan Design Group. Whether you dream of Bali in your backyard patio or a English garden, we’re here to help you.

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, it’s all about you. So we always begin with our Lifestyle Questionnaire. You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design.

Call us for a free telephone interview to get started or complete our contact form. 206.973.3743

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My family in Southern California  desires a contemporary ‘beachy style’ for their new home and enlisted me, the Seattle interior designer (and mother) to get started. The challenge involves a large open family room, a  toddler (and brother on the way) and managing toys, space, socializing and entertaining.  Oh, and did I mention safety, too? I started with this Currey Company table lamp.

Contemporary style and function in this table lamp

I liked this lamp from Currey as a source for reading and ambient light but especially for the texture of the metal and  contemporary style.

Pierced metal communicates a vintage look of old Tangiers and provides a contrasting style of lighting for a fresh new look.  The pierced metal is a distinctive look that goes well with traditional or contemporary interiors.

Currey & Company creates these lamps on a base of treated iron, which is then electroplated with copper and nickel and finished with a thick layer of lacquer to ensure it will not oxidize. A variety of shapes and sizes offer a number of different choices. (from Currey)

Small gestures make a big impact - an exquisite tray, a family heirloom, a painting, vase or jewel box form a beautiful composition and add the personal touch that makes your home complete. Contact Faith Sheridan Design Group for inspired finishing touch accessories.

Are you ready to update your style? Call us 206.973.3743 and ask to schedule a phone interview.

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